Overview of Degree Requirements - B.A.
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: A “C-” or better is required in all Economic Core Courses. A “C” or better is required in the capstone courses ( ECO 475, ECO 489, HON 499 or equivalent).
Other GPA requirements to graduate: Economics (ECO) coursework must be completed with a 2.0 or better cumulative average.
Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: ECO 475, ECO 489, HON 499 or equivalent
Contact Information: School of Economics, 206 Winslow Hall, (207) 581-3154.
Students who complete their Economics degree have an understanding of how people and businesses behave with respect to economic activities. This includes what items are produced, consumed, where they are produced, and so. Economics students will also understand how economics impacts regions and countries, and how the quality of the environment is impacted by the size and type of economic activity. Economics students gain knowledge and skills that are immediately useful for businesses, agencies or graduate school. Because of the broad knowledge and tools that economists possess, they are frequently involved in evaluating as well as formulating public policy.
There are many learning activities for economics majors outside of the classroom, including student clubs, internships, research with faculty, and study abroad. To broaden their learning and enhance future opportunities, Bachelor of Arts economics majors are required to have a minors or double majors. Students from a wide range of background and preparedness can do well in the fields of economics. Economics is one of the top degrees for finding jobs after graduation.
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